Great British Bake Off will move to BBC One next year after rise in ratings

Mel and Sue's soggy bottoms and big buns will reach an even wider audience (Image: BBC)

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BBC One controller Charlotte Moore announced the show's channel move today and it will begin for the fifth series of the programme.

She said: "It's been fantastic to watch it flourish on BBC Two and I can assure viewers I will continue to cherish it on BBC One."

The audience has grown from a flat biscuity average of 2.8 million for the first series in 2010, peaking like a stiff meringue with 7.8 million a fortnight ago - more than even last year's final, which drew a total of 7.2 million.

Hollywood's baby blues and Berry's floral bomber jackets have been seen by millions (Image: BBC)

Moore, who originally commissioned the show when she was in another role in 2009, said she thought the time was right to bring the show to "an even broader audience".

"I've watched the series grow over the last few years and earn a special place in the nation's hearts.

"It's inspiring and warm storytelling at its best which celebrates the huge talent of enthusiastic and passionate bakers from all over the country."

Executive producer of the show Anna Beattie said: "We're extremely proud that the show has captivated so many families and inspired so many people across the country and we aim to do everything we can to ensure its continuing authenticity and integrity."

Fine by us, as long as the "integrity" doesn't get in the way of any soggy bottomed hilarity.